Proof of payment of sales tax, 6 per- cent for most of PA and 7 percent for residents of Allegheny and Philadel- phia counties, must be submitted be- fore any motorboat can be registered or titled. If sales tax was not paid at the time of purchase, it will be collected at the time of registration or titling.
What information should you include? The names, ID information (if required), and contact details for both the buyer and the seller. The boat's information, including VIN, make, model, year, and registration number. The price of the boat. Conditions of the sale, including any warranties or ?as is? status.
If it was never titled, you must bring a seller's registration card, or a seller's official affidavit of ownership issued by their State Jurisdiction. Your PA driver's license or PA ID card. A Bill of Sale (notarized if there is no title present).
FAQ Fill out the names and addresses of both the buyer and seller. Include the date of the sale. Describe the boat in detail including make, model, year, color, and any accessories. Provide the hull identification number (HIN) and registration numbers. Include the purchase price and payment terms.
How to write a bill of sale for a boat Buyer and Seller Information. ... Watercraft Description. ... Title and Registration. ... Price and Payment Method. ... Date and Location of the Sale. ... Signatures of All Parties Involved. ... Notary if Needed In some states, your boat bill of sale might have to be notarized.